April fools! Oh... it’s April 2nd.

I Literally thought this video was a April fools joke.

My daughter bought a 2012 Focus Titanium brand new and at 70k miles it’s on its 4th auto transmission and as of 2018 there’s a class action lawsuit. The rest of the car has held up well.

Ford biggest mistake is getting rid of the Ford Crown Victoria.

Thanks too everyone for buying an suv and slowly killing the small car segment.

Can you do more cars that are going away !!! Please it’s interesting. (Impala , Taurus , (300 PLATINUM) ETC)

“Feels like a rental car” what does it even mean? Tbh I think you are just a bit biased against this car.

Actually, the car has aged well. But it hasn't had a major update in 9 years, so of course it's lagging behind models that revamped recently. Despite the crap automatic, Focus has been a good car since it's introduction in the US and I'll be sad to see it go. Ditto the Fusion.

Bought a 2018 Ford Focus SE Hatch and it’s been a great car all the way around. I put a lot of miles on it and couldn’t be happier with it.

Remember the dual clutch in the 2013 focus😂😂that was fords biggest mistake

I have a 2013 focus SE appearance package 5 speed. Best car I’ve ever owned! Almost 81k miles on it no problems at all

A 5-speed manual transmission has not been available on the titanium trim level since 2015. Theoretically it is still available on the SE trim, but very difficult to find one.

The new Escape was released and looks like a jacked up version of the focus

“Smells like a rental car” -sofyan

I just rented one of these and drove 4200 miles on a road trip. There was rain storms part way and this car handled the entire trip like a champ. I ave 42 mpg. Plenty of room for 2 siutcases and a cooler and other items. The only complaint I could say is that it is a bit weak in acceleration form a stopped position. But I would not consider that a major complaint at all.

I think everyone agrees with you that Ford should've brought the new generation here. There's a profit to be made.

If you unconnected Apple Carplay,you can use factory navigation, you can also find this kind of bug in the fourth generation Focus.

Great reviews as always. 1 question I am curious about tho...Why is it always such a big push to update cars every year or totally refresh every 5 years or so. I think it sometimes takes manufacturers 5 years just to get and all the bugs worked out and have a solid, dependable car. They're always changing so much and so often that you never really have a solid car. I tend to buy cars that have had little changes for years (especially mechanical) and buy the last year model before a refresh as I feel that car is as good as it is going to get for the long run.

the transmission It's probably the biggest mistake,... This may come as a shock to you but the focus is not too bad of a car, and transmission kills it, everyone who owns the manual loves it.. Although I did hear about some overheating issues

Ford intended to sell the 2020 Ford Focus Active in the US but the tariff war between the US and China killed those plans.

9:58 “It’s not lined with felt” What is it with you and your felt glove compartments?? 😂😂😂

The door and trunk thunk are noticeably tinny and hollow sounding. I usually never notice all the differences when you test door thunks but this one was pretty audible lol.

I have one of these 2014. The transmission drives me crazy. I had a new one put in at 60,000 miles and so far it's been "better". You have to train yourself to drive the car a certain way to stop the juddering. Drive it sorta like a stick shift. Everytime it changes gear press down on the gas a little. Honestly the best way to drive this car is hard, which suits my driving style. the wheel bearings have a tendency to turn to dust every 30,000 miles, I have some rust building around the front bumper and my head unit doesn't work. However, it drives really really well. Ride is firm but not harsh, turns into corners like a dream, steering is well weighted pre 2015 models. The engine is amazing and has been bullet proof so far. MPG is good too, 31mpg. I averaged 36 on a road trip to Florida. Personally if you was going to buy one of these, get a fusion instead......or a Sonatta. Forget about buying one new if you are set on one. Get a year old one for under $11,000.

Thanks for posting a new vid!

Shame on Ford for not offering the newer generation, they could even just import a few of them to the states.

I have one of these in the SEL trim with the hot pepper red as shown in the video. It’s actually a solid car and I haven’t had any issues bought it used as well.

Drove a 2013 Focus hatch as a rental and was pleasantly surprised. I thought at the time it seemed like a good value if I were looking for a spare used car. Then the Ford dual clutch failures, and Ford's inability to fix the issue even on the newer models destroyed any thoughts I had of buying one.

This was first introduced in 2012 model year. Not 2010.

Aside from the powershift automatic, these are actually pretty good cars.

My buddies have Focus hatchbacks and their in love with them. I absolutely love everything about these cars as well and I hope to get a 2018 Hatchback for my self some time this year.

@Redline Reviews, can I ask the model of camera you're using as hand held?

as the owner of a transmission shop, i can tell you that i had a lot of customers with ford focuses come in with failed transmissions, rebuilding these transmissions is over 10,000 dollars and worse there 0 warranty. so a lot of customers are out of luck when it fails, i fell bad for anyone who buys that car, its a self destructing transmission.

LOL, tail lights don't even line up. 3:26

I love my 2013 Focus Titanium sedan. I guess I got lucky with the transmission. I think mine looks better than this one even though this is the refreshed one. I also only have 44k miles

If you're considering one of these, give a close look to one-liter SE. It has a real 6F15 transmission instead of DPS6.

On my hunt, I looked at base manual models on 2017. With discounts it was under $13,000. Not bad at all. With with a used more practical manual Scion XB for even less with low 30k miles, but it was tempting.

I had a 2014 Ford Titanium as a commuter car in the greater Atlanta area. I just got rid of it a few days ago because I've had 3 clutches replaced, two transmissions and a current recall for emission problem which keeps your engine light icon on. I've been on a list since October 2018 to fix this emission problem. My Ford dealership stated they're waiting on a new gas tank. The car ran okay but every time I got fuel my Focus would stall out but eventually I was able to drive it. I never had to pay for any of the repairs but the inconvenience of not having transportation can make life a bit difficult. On the good side, you get a lot of options with this car, push button start, remote start, Sony 350 watt sound system, free HD radio, navigation, Sirius Traffic and Traffic Link, outside mirror ground lights, ambient lighting (several colors), etc. But the tragic dual clutch engine (DCT) isn't worth the headache.

I'm 6' 2" and have found the focus to be cramped for me. I started to feel claustrophobic. Def for smaller people Haha. I'm planning a FRS review so I'm expecting to feel cramped in that too but I've been surprised before!

I get 32 city 39 highway (I have seen 42 at times) in my 2015 Focus with the 2.0 Flexfuel engine. (Same body style) Not sure what happened to its gas mileage as it got newer. I steered clear of the dual clutch and bought the 5 speed manual, maybe that is why i get better mileage.

As an owner of a Ford Focus sedan with a 5-speed transmission, I was happy to see your video, but I'm sad to see that the new Focus won't be available in the USA any more.

Wish the European new focus came at least in hatch form to the US it really improved on everything. I really hope a case can be made for ford to at least bring st and rs eventually to the American markets.

Does anyone know when the Toyota Highlander will be redone is it 2020 or 2021? Thanks

So as of April 2, did I get my facts right that Ford has already discontinued the Focus, C-max, and Taurus while the Fiesta and Fusion still have some life in the factory lines?

I have a 2012 Ford Focus titanium with the upgraded sports package and with the black and white interior im not gonna lie the car looks amazing but right once my dad bought the car for me the transmission started slipping so we had to go get the car worked on literally the second day we've had it. Other than that its an amazing car with really nice features like ambient lighting etc

I drive a 17 at the pizza joint I work at and i gotta say in the winter, it's a lot of fun having about 2% traction in the snow. Makes you really appreciate life while you pray you don't end up dead over a pepperoni pizza.

Don't really understand how Ford can do their native market so dirty

I just got a new one today and we love it.

Finally I have been waiting this for months

I did not know the the 1.0 ecoboost had a normal 6 spd auto and not the dual clutch. I will have to remember that in case I get one.

I've a 2016 Focus SE 2.0 L GDI engine . Does anyone know why change oil light would come on after only three weeks since I changed it ?? Both national Ford rep and local dealer service rep said it didn't even have this feature . ANy ideas ?? Buuutt otherwise love this car . Phenomenal handing / ride and power . Modern conveniences

We are getting the next generation Focus.... well, its platform at least. It's the new 2020 Ford Escape. The pity of the tested Focus has been the abysmal reliability and drivability of the damn dual clutch automatic. It was definitely trend setting back when it was introduced. Great review!! 😉

I purchased a 2018 Titanium in January 2022. The price I paid makes me sick but used cars are too hard to find right now. I love how you said it reminded you of a rental car because that is exactly what I said when I took it for a test drive. The engine may be from Mazda but I love my Mazda 3. I had to buy wheels as the engine in the Mazda decided to die. Does anyone have a video on how to replace the brake bulb in the hatch? Naturally, I have only owned this car a few months and a bulb has already blown out. Sounds like much worse issues may be to come.

It wasn’t bout tweaks it was about being unreliable and breaking down all the time

I own a 2018 SEL hatch. My biggest regret is that Ford didn't offer a manual transmission option with this trim (common Ford!). The problem with dual-clutch transmissions is that it attempts to anticipate your next gear based on whether you're accelerating or decelerating. If you try to quickly transition from deceleration to acceleration you're going to find yourself in the wrong gear. It takes some getting used to but I've learned to live with it. I'm more concerned with long term reliability. Ford says they've worked out the kinks. I guess I'll find out. You should also mention that the 5 speed is only available with the ST and RS versions. It's still better looking than that fugly Civic. P.S. I'm averaging 36.3 mpg over 29,000 miles of mostly highway driving.

That trunk door opening sound pretty much tells you why so many stayed away from this car compared to its latest Japanese and Korean competition

Great review

I recently purchased a 2012 Focus Hatch Titanium with the 5 Speed so i got lucky but the car is certainly tight for someone 6'1 more so how the center console is made thicker on the bottom

Getting this car, used of course but would you recommend this car as a first car for a teenager? Do you think bc of the transmission I should look into another car type

Ford's Big Mistake was not getting ahead of their ongoing transmission issues with these vehicles if you get the 6 speed dual clutch model which is most of them. There is even a lawsuit in regards to this issue. It's a shame too because I bought one of these in 2012 in Titanium trim and it was A LOT of fun to drive for what it was. I eventually traded it in before any transmission issues came up.

Where my parent works there fleet vehicles are Ford Focus and 1 Chevy and one Dodge Dart she drives the dart and she loves it but when it was getting fixed because of a car deer crash but she hates the focus and with that transmission it feels like it’s hesitant to shift and has barely any legroom for the clients

Wait it's April 2nd.

I just wish Ford will bring just a few thousand Focus ST's just for the enthusiasts and the ST fiesta

Just as a suggestion, get rid of the super popy music during the car shots at the beginning... Its kinda annoying and i always skip that bit.

Owned a 2014 bought it used with 1,990 miles and the transmission started going out. Traded car in before the problem started showing so bad it wouldn't be able to be traded in. Said at dealership it had a new transmission put it.

I have a 2012 Focus SEL hatch. At 113,xxx+ miles, somehow it still holds up. If I could, I’d give mine up for a Fiesta, whether it’s an ST-Line or an ST. As long as it’s a manual (I’ve driven both).

Which is better, this or the 2017 vw jetta? basic jetta with no sun roof.

I like when he reviews the normal cars the line 40k lower. Can you do the normal Grand Cherokee.

The Focus was a good car with the manual, but the automatic was dismal... I had one with an automatic (of course) as a rental, and it stalled on me a few times... that was right before the big class action came about. The ST and RS were also great cars with their EcoBoost turbo and twin-turbo I4's and 6-speed manuals.

Happy April's Fools Day Sofyan Bey or Bay!!!!!!!!!!!!

I still cannot see why someone would buy this over the more reliable Japanese brands

How can you compete against Civic, Corolla, Forte with an old product like this?

I knew a girl who had a 2014 Focus with the DCT trans.. It is comically bad, and I have no idea how Ford managed to get people to buy these cars with such a POS transmission. Shuddering from stops was the main disgrace if you ask me.. Other than that, the car IMO still looks fine, it doesn't need LED lights everywhere, halogen work fine and are easier and cheaper to replace. It's just too bad those transmissions were a driveability and reliability nightmare.

Love my 2012! Had the trans replaced under warranty over a year ago and it’s been fine ever since. 95k and everything works. Installed air intake, stronger rear sway bar, and new speakers + subwoofer and love it! Plan on driving it until the trans goes out since mine is still fine! Not going to lose much depreciation at this point anyways

Waarom maken ze van dit model geen ST of RS versie?

So refreshing to see you reviewing an American vehicle every once in a while, thanks

Soyfan I would love to see your review of the KIA Forte GT

I had this car in the 2015 model (titanium as well) Just sold it yesterday. The transmission shit itself about 2 months ago at 45,000 miles on the clock. Luckily we had a warranty that had like 3 weeks left lmao

The 2017 and 2018 Ford Focus SEL’s look better than the SE and S and titanium IMO because you get some features on the SEL that the titanium has and you can basically load that one up and could get it equipped with added options to make it a titanium and the SEL looks better because it’s got the black and silver trim on the wheels and headlights are blacked out with LED strips too

parents had a 2004 focus stationwagon, got 400,000 km out of it. sad to see them not bring the new stationwagon here

I loved my 2015 focus other than it’s terrible transmission. Sad to see they let it die here.

Hi sofyan Bey you should have consider Go to the UK and a review of 2019 Ford focus

I didn't know you could get a normal automatic with the Ecoboost.

I wanted to buy one, but didn't have the money 6-8 months ago. Not that it would have mattered as I wanted one with a manual transmission and could never find any except for the "stripper" S model, or a very loaded ST/RS model.

I still can’t believe they’re pulling these out of the United States, I think the 2019 Focus is a really good looking car. They would at least sell a lot of them to rental companies.

I got a 2018 se and i like it i just wish i got the sel

I bought mine new for just under $16k. That’s less than a comparable used car. I love the included CarPlay and sound system. It handles great too, it’s a fun car to drive. The power shift is fine honestly. There’s a way to drive them that makes it happy. Going back to a normal automatic feels mushy now.

In Australia you can get a 1.5L turbo ecoboost 4 cylinder

The Main reason why Ford is discounting the Focus and and maybe the fusion is because Ford thinks that SUVs like the Escapes are selling better and SUVs are the future.

I feel like this poor little Focus got grilled. For a top trim economy DD that can be had for under $10k, in like new condition as a CPO, it’s a solid little car. $9,000! Compared to the abysmal Nissan Versa, this is luxury. Not an awful car by any means.

Those focuses better be coming with an extra transmission.

Can you please review the Taurus before it's completely gone

That Mr. Potato Head trash can behind Sofyan is freaking me out. It's going to be in my head now.

Review the 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum!

Any idea when the 2020 genesis g80 will be coming

They were dirt cheap to buy. I have a love/hate relationship with mine. Bought a 2017 SE sedan in late 2017 with the 1.0L turbo and 6 speed manual. $5000 of msrp. Paid only $14.5k for a new car with dual zone climate control and four wheel disk brakes. 30 city and 40 highway on 87. I've gotten as high as 44mpg all highway. Gotten more than 500 miles per tank a few times (12.4 gal tank). The engine is amazing and has far more power then you would think. The turbo makes it so I don't have to downshift constantly on grades. The trans is just ok. The shifter feel is sloppy and imprecise. The mazda manual 6sp in the 2008-2010 Fusion is much better. The trunk is decent sized. The folding rear seats are useless, it has a tiny opening and the seats don't lay flat. The engine is so lightweight I have to be careful or it spins tires constantly. Mine also makes a thunk when dumping the clutch or when the traction control that 2 dealers have said is fine. I'll replace the motor mounts myself and fix it one of these days. I like the fuel economy too much and am keeping it for now.

Ford did the "refresh" on 2015 models not 2016... the 3rd gen Focus was introduced in 2011 (2012 model year) In 2012 the Ford Focus was the best selling car in the world. Too bad the new Focus isn't going to be sold in the US... it looks fantastic and much improved. I have a 2017 Focus ST and love the car.

It was a solid, sporty, handsome car when it came out (long ago) apart from the transmission.

This would get uploaded the day Ford unveils the redesigned Escape.

Would it be good for someone's first car?

Can you do a review on a Chevy ss